This is obviously a worthwhile cinematic piece. What comes out of it is a story of culture, talent and the extremes we can go to get to where we want to be. Whether there is truth to Simmon's method is up for debate, but the intensity that Simmons brings to the screen is pretty remarkable and is rivaled by that of Teller. It is really a remarkable piece in that it feels like an intimate glimpse into the life of a young and ambitious musician, yearning to be a great one and finding his mentor in Simmon's character. That was the point that stroked me most about this movie, there nothing pretentious, fake or seemingly out of place in it. Everything was built around the story and nothing was added to it which didn't add value to it. All actors did a magnificent job in playing their parts, even Teller's girlfriend was such a terrific find & cast. Everything felt authentic and intimate, as if you were living life through the eyes of this young musician. Credit must be given to the Director who did a tremendous job and all of the actors who played their roles well above what I expected. Teller has a bright career ahead of him if he can continue to perform as he did here.
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